Semaphore Music Festival 2026 Lineup Revealed

Semaphore Music Festival returns this October long weekend with a bumper program of live music showcasing almost 30 incredible musical acts.

One of Adelaide’s longest-running festivals, Semaphore Music Festival runs from Friday 2 to Monday 5 October in some of South Australia's most loved venues, including Semaphore Workers Club, Exeter Hotel, Semaphore Palais Hotel and Semaphore Foreshore Reserve near the Carousel.

The Semaphore Workers Club is at the heart of this year's festival, with Gleny Rae Virus, the inaugural winner of the Ted Egan Award at the Darwin Festival, kicking the festival off on Friday alongside her Country Ace Soul Band, followed by The Allstars featuring Snooks La Vie, Jesse Deane-Freeman, Mario Marino, Sav Palaktsoglou and Jason Mannix. 

Cactus Cactus Sound take over the venue on Saturday with performances from Ryan Martin John, Mark Curtis & The Flannelettes, Jen Lush & The Field, Tin Town and The Flying Squad, with Sam Brittain & The Stowaways and the Laura Hill Band, winner of Adelaide Roots & Blues Association’s Roots Award in 2025, closing out the Sunday at Semaphore Workers Club.

The festival ends on Monday with the High Tide Emerging Artists Concert at Carousel Foreshore Reserve featuring Oblivia Jean, The Dainty Morsels, The Fuss, Badland Caravan, Caressa and The Dancing Monsters. Bookings essential.  

The musical lineup also includes sets from Kickass Cowgirls, Holly Hastings, The Patricks, Squirrel Grip, United Voices Choir and many more.

Check out the full program of artists and venues here and grab tickets via trybooking.com.

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Along with all the great music on offer, Semaphore Music Festival 2026 has a series of workshops, free community events and fine dining experiences across the beautiful seaside destination of Semaphore. 

Kick-start your Saturday with a Songwriting Master Class presented by Charles Jenkins at Sophia’s Retreat, followed by an exclusive set with Art Starr at Mr V Music from 1pm. 

For a full rundown of events, workshops and offers, head to semaphoremusicfestival.com.

Semaphore Music Festival 2026 runs from Friday 2 to Monday 5 October. Check out the full program of artists and venues here and grab tickets via trybooking.com.